The 2009 Alto is all Sangiovese colored by the warm temperatures and strong sunlight of southern Tuscany. The aromas are bold, confident and very compelling with dried raspberry and wild spice. Altro is silky smooth and silky on the close. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2018. The man behind Bellavista, Contadi Castaldi (both in Franciacorta) and Tenuta La Badiola in Maremma, entrepreneur Vittorio Moretti engaged the talent of architect Mario Botta to build Petra near Suvereto in 2001. Italy’s era of the designer winery was suddenly born. The monumental building is inspired by “stone in motion,” thus the name Petra. Importer: Terra Moretti Trading USA; www.tmtrading-usa.com